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nZEB ( Nearly Zero Energy Building standard) is the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Recast 2010 (EPBD). It requires all new buildings to be nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) by 31st December 2020 and all buildings acquired by public bodies by 31st December 2018. This standard is now being applied to all relevant building designs and requires buildings designers and owners to achieve 20% of their primary energy needs from renewable sources on site or nearby. Callaghan Engineering have undertaken nZEB design on 5 school projects over the past 3 months to bring the already completed designs up to the required Part L of the building regulations 2017 for buildings other than dwellings. Central to the design process is the development of a new thermal model to test that with improved design elements for insulation u-values, airtightness, thermal bridging, glazing and using 10% renewable energy contribution we are achieving the necessary reduction in energy demand compared to a similar building prior to nZEB (reference building). With the design teams , Callaghan Engineering achieved the necessary nZEB changes through the use of photovoltaic cells on the roof and improved u-values in walls, glazing, floors and roof.

Callaghan Engineering were appointed in 2013, as the Mechanical and Electrical designers for the new Primary Care Centre in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Following a protracted planning phase the construction is now well underway with the start of the mechanical and electrical services being installed within the building. The building will house several medical clinics on completion including GP, mental health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dental. An ‘A’ rating has been achieved in design for the BER building energy rating. Some of the mechanical and electrical features incorporated into the design include air source heat-pumps, rainwater harvesting and LED controlled lights.

An ‘A’ rating has been achieved in design for the BER building energy rating. Some of the mechanical and electrical features incorporated into the design include air source heat-pumps, rainwater harvesting and LED controlled lights.

With multiple tenants, including a pharmacy and cafe, an elaborate security and access control system is in place to manage the movement of staff and customers throughout. The construction will be completed towards the end of 2019.

Callaghan Engineering continue to standout as one of Ireland’s leading process engineering consultancies having had significant recent wins in both pharma and medtech sectors in 2018 and into 2019.

Pharma Milling

Callaghan Engineering are project managers and lead designers for a substantial milling and dispensing upgrade project incorporating very high technology containment techniques. This project is taking place within an existing manufacturing facility and will require close coordination between all stakeholders to minimise disruption to existing operations during installation. The drug in manufacture is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipid levels. This project is being delivered in the Munster region for a confidential client – value €2.2m.

Filter Media

This project encompasses a new building on an existing site for the manufacture of filter media for filter cartridges used throughout industry. The new building will contain cleanroom manufacturing facilities together with plantroom, and connections to existing utilities, and also the on-site thermal oxidiser. The project involves refurbishment of some existing processing facilities. It is located in the Munster region and will be delivered in 2019/20, and is valued at approximately €30m. Callaghan Engineering are the process, mechanical and electrical engineering designers for the project. This will also include leading compliance issues and conducting HAZOP reviews.

Diagnostics Solutions

A major expansion of an existing diagnostics manufacturing facility is currently underway in the Midlands area and is scheduled to be completed in 2019. The project involves a significant extension to the existing facility and includes process tanks, cleanroom facility, and 4 vial filling lines (Argon inerting) with a capacity for 1 million vials/year. The overall investment is approximately €20m. Callaghan engineering have led the mechanical and electrical engineering design and some elements of the process engineering.

Callaghan Engineering are delighted to have been part of the team who delivered 3 major schools projects which formed part of the Schools Bundle 5 PPP. The schools in Wexford and Bray opened in September to the delight of pupils, teachers and parents alike. The projects had been rocked last January when one of the central parties to the PPP, Carillion – a major UK construction firm, was liquidated throwing uncertainty over the future of the projects. However the remaining partner DIF managed to restart the work and bring it to completion.

Callaghan Engineering were responsible for the mechanical and electrical engineering design for Loreto Secondary in Wexford and Colaiste Raithlin and Ravenswell Primary Schools in Bray, with a total constructed value in excess of €30m.

Callaghan Engineering is delighted to offer new opportunities for talented individuals to join our existing teams in both Dublin and Cork. We’re looking for people with excellent analytical and communication skills to join a well established organisation with a proven track record in delivering high quality projects.

Successful candidates will therefore find themselves exposed to a wide range of engineering challenges across multiple industry sectors but with the backing and leadership of a highly experienced and dedicated team of professionals. Within Callaghan Engineering quality of staff resources is paramount. The development of the company has been based on the two fundamental concepts of attracting high calibre staff & using modern technology.

Our Dublin Office is located in the South city centre and close to all major public transport links. We also provide cyclist/motorcyclist facilities and rota based parking for those occasions when using the car is unavoidable.

Our Cork Office recently located to a modern purpose-built office facility in Cork Airport Business Park which offers first class facilities including on site parking. The office is within easy reach of Cork city and offers ready access to the motorway network.

Regardless of location our employees benefit from flexible working hours which also facilitate an early finish on Fridays. Our highly competitive remuneration packages apply to all positions, plus we offer a range of benefits and incentives including CPD support and time in lieu.

Callaghan Engineering were responsible for the M&E Design from concept stage to building completion. The post primary school is a two-storey and part 3-storey L-shaped building with a floor area of 3852 square metres located on this spectacular sloping site outside Clifden town. Works also included the demolition of the existing school building and associated pre-fabricated classroom structures once the new school was fully operational. One of the main challenges for this project was that the existing school building had to be kept operational while the new school was built on the same site. The building was completed on time and within budget and will cater for 425 pupils and 38 staff.

We are delighted to announce the expansion of our operations in Cork with the opening of a new larger office based in Cork Airport Business Park.

Our new office location enables us to build upon and enhance the local support we provide to all our customers, ensuring that Callaghan Engineering continues to provide the best and most efficient service possible.

“It is now 25 years since we first established our office in Cork. In that time we have been able to develop and build long term business relationships with a number of our clients locally which has been a key part of our business for over two decades now.

I am delighted to open our newly expanded office which will further improve our ability to deliver the consistent quality, personal service and attention to detail that our clients have come to expect.

I am also very proud of what we as an organisation have been able to achieve and delighted to be in a position to further grow and develop the business not just here in Cork, but throughout the region and indeed the country.”

Cork native Fergus Cawley, Director of Electrical Engineering and Control Systems for Callaghan Engineering will head up the new office. Speaking at the opening Fergus said;

“The decision to open a new bigger office in this region builds upon our strategic plans for continued growth and development. We are now better positioned to support our clients, new and existing, not just here in Cork but throughout the entire Southern region and beyond.

Our team has a proven track record in delivering successful outcomes for our clients across a range of industry sectors and I look forward to welcoming our clients, current and future, to our new office.”

Callaghan Engineering has successfully delivered numerous projects in Cork and surrounding areas, continuously building on an already strong portfolio across a range sectors as diverse as bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, datacentre, food & beverages and tourisim and leisure

Callaghan Engineering is delighted to offer new opportunities for talented individuals to join our existing teams in both Dublin and Cork. We’re looking for people with excellent analytical and communication skills to join a well established organisation with a proven track record in delivering high quality projects.

Successful candidates will therefore find themselves exposed to a wide range of engineering challenges across multiple industry sectors but with the backing and leadership of a highly experienced and dedicated team of professionals. Within Callaghan Engineering quality of staff resources is paramount. The development of the company has been based on the two fundamental concepts of attracting high calibre staff & using modern technology.

In addition to highly competitive remuneration packages, all of the above positions offer a range of benefits and incentives including CPD support, flexible working time and time in lieu.

To apply for any of our vacancies simply e-mail hr@calleng.ie with a current CV and with a brief covering letter.

In line with severe weather warnings issued by Met Eireann and the national emergency co-ordination committee, our offices in Dublin and Cork will be closed from 10am this morning due to storm Ophelia.